The international
humanitarian organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres France (MSF-F) and the
research institute Epicentre, is seeking for its GENEXPERT Study in Homa Bay
District Hospital an:
Experienced Clinical Officer
Based in Homabay,
Kenya
MSF and Epicentre
will carry out an operational research in order to evaluate the impact of the
introduction of a rapid TB culture method to diagnose pulmonary TB in smear
negative suspects in Homa Bay.
Responsibilities:
- Perform
consultations for TB suspects and follow-up TB and HIV/TB patients
including patients on ART at the Chest Clinic of Homa Bay District
Hospital.
- Collect any
necessary information for the research and carefully fill daily the patient
report forms, registers and other data collection research tools.
- Manage a cash
box in order to reimburse some fees for patients.
Requirements:
- Registration
with the Clinical Officer’s council.
- At least 2 years
experience as a clinical officer with HIV and TB patients (besides
internships)
- Interest on
operational research and experience will be considered.
- Dynamic,
rigorous and able to work in a team.
- Luo speaker is a
plus.
Applicants should
send a CV, a motivation letter, copies of diplomas and of the registration to
the clinical officers’ council, ID card and 3 professional references.
Mention on the
envelope. “CO Epicentre”
Applications can be
delivered or sent to the MSF Office in Nairobi addressed to the;
Finance & HR
Coordinator
MSF France Office
P.O Box 39719-00623
Nairobi
MSF France Office
P.O Box 39719-00623
Nairobi
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted for interviews
Deadline
for application: 17th
May 2013
